Summer reading

The Franklin County Library’s summer reading program for youths is running now through June 30 with prizes for reading. For information, call 931-967-3706.

Lynchburg Jamboree

Everyone is invited to the Lynchburg Jamboree every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. on the Lynchburg Square.

Prenatal classes

Prenatal classes will be held on July 11 and Aug. 15 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital in Tullahoma. Classes are free, but registration is required by calling 931-393-7938.

Farmers Market

The Franklin County Farmers Market is in full swing with local farmers offering plants, vegetables, baked and canned goodies, meats, eggs, crafts and more each Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at 817 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester.

June 15-16

Free fishing

Tennessee’s 2023 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is today and Friday in Tennessee, allowing all state youth ages 15 or younger to fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters.

June 15

Republican Ladies

The Franklin County Republican Ladies will hold a luncheon meeting today at 11:30 a.m. at SUNRISE (The Breakfast Place), 42 E. Heikens Dr., Decherd. State Rep. Iris Rudder will speak. All are welcome.

June 16

Friday Nights in the Park

Friday Nights in the Park will feature free live music on Friday at 6 p.m. in Sewanee’s Angel Park located in the heart of Sewanee, featuring Utopia. This event is family-friendly. University Avenue will be closed to traffic.

June 17

Juneteenth Festival

A Juneteenth Festival will be held on Saturday at the Bedford County Courthouse Square beginning with a memorial walk at 7 a.m. at Woodfork Chapel AME Church, 1011 Lipscomb St. Shelbyville, followed by a parade at 10 a.m., contests, vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more. Visit bcjuneteenth.com for details.

Golf Fore Paws

Animal Harbor’s Golf Fore Paws fundraiser, a four-person scramble event, will be held on Saturday with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at The Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park. To register, visit animalharbor.org or call Emily Holland at 931-308-8785.

Car, truck, motorcycle show

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Helping Kids’ third annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester (old high school football field). Spectator admission is free. To show a vehicle, call 931-691-4604.

RC-Moon Pie Festival

The annual RC-Moon Pie Festival will be held Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bell Buckle. See BellBuckleChamber.com.

June 18

Juneteenth open house

The newly reconstituted St. Mark’s Community Association is hosting a Juneteenth Open House and Heritage Trail Dedication at the newly restored St. Mark’s Community Center, 481 Alabama Ave. in Sewanee, on Sunday from 1–5 p.m. Enjoy food, games and entertainment as well as tours of the Heritage Trail.

June 19-23

Spirit of America Boating Camp

The Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp will be held June 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 12-15-year-olds at the recreation hall located inside Tims Ford State Park. Students will learn water safety, receive a Tennessee boating license and experience three days of water training with multiple types of boats. Space is limited. Cost is $85. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

June 21-23

VBS

Everyone is invited to Vacation Bible School at Paynes Baptist Church, 2545 Paynes Church Road, Estill Springs, June 21-23 from 6-8 p.m.

June 22

Employment & resource fair

The Second Chance Employment and Resource Fair will be held on June 22 from 2-6 p.m. at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, 135 Baxter Lane, Winchester. All are welcome.

June 23

Friday Nights in the Park

Friday Nights in the Park will feature free live music on June 23 at 6 p.m. in Sewanee’s Angel Park located in the heart of Sewanee, featuring the band Jettison. This event is family-friendly. University Avenue will be closed to traffic.

June 23-24

Frontier Days

Lynchburg’s annual Frontier Days will be held June 23-24 in downtown Lynchburg featuring vendors, music, games, food trucks, fireworks, carnival rides and more. Friday hours are 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit lynchburg.com.

July 1

Boston butt sale

Franklin County AM Rotary will hold a Boston butt sale on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with pickup in the Franklin County Annex building parking lot at 829 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. Cost is $50 each (average size is 11 pounds pre-cook). Proceeds benefit the FCHS Interact Club.

July 4

Fireworks show

Twin Creeks Marina and the City of Winchester will host their Fourth of July Thunder over the Lake fireworks show viewable from the Winchester City Park or from a boat on the lake at dusk on July 4.

Sewanee Fourth of July

Everyone is invited to a day of fun during Sewanee’s Fourth of July celebration on July 4 on University Avenue in Sewanee. The theme of the celebration is “Fly like an Eagle.” Visit sewanee4thofjuly.org to register for the parade, arts and crafts fair and food-truck vending.

July 14

Friday Nights in the Park

Friday Nights in the Park will feature free live music on July 14 at 6 p.m. in Sewanee’s Angel Park located in the heart of Sewanee, featuring The Differents. This event is family-friendly. University Avenue will be closed to traffic.

July 14-15

Overnight canoe float

Children ages 13-18 and adults are welcome to join in for an overnight canoe float and camping on Goose Island in the Tims Ford State Park from 10 a.m. on July 14 to 2 p.m. on July 15. Cost is $40 for children and $64 for adults. For information, email Dalton.smith@tn.gov or call 931-434-6032.

July 16

Singing

Huntland Missionary Baptist Church, 306 Alabama Street, Huntland, will hold a singing featuring The Askew Family on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. A meal will follow.

July 17-21

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 12-15-year-olds will be held July 17-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Campers will learn about a variety of outdoor topics and skills. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

July 21

Friday Nights in the Park

Friday Nights in the Park will feature free live music on July 21 at 6 p.m. in Sewanee’s Angel Park located in the heart of Sewanee, featuring Towsen Engsberg. This event is family-friendly. University Avenue will be closed to traffic.

Sobriety checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a sobriety checkpoint on July 21 at 9 p.m. at Awalt and Mansford roads.

July 24-28

Spirit of America Boating Camp

The Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp will be held July 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 12-15-year-olds at the recreation hall located inside Tims Ford State Park. Students will learn water safety, receive a Tennessee boating license and experience three days of water training with multiple types of boats. Space is limited. Cost is $85. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

Aug. 6

Beauty pageant

The Fall Heritage Festival Beauty Pageant will be held on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at Monterey Station, 104 Monterey Street, Cowan. For information, call 931-308-5754 or email fhfpageant@gmail.com. See fallheritagefestival.org.

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